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CAT 960F VS ACE ALN 500 Comparison
CAT 960F
N/A
VS
ACE ALN 500
N/A
CAT 960F
₹19L
ACE ALN 500
₹105L
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CAT 960F
From ₹ 19 Lakh
ACE ALN 500
From ₹ 105 Lakh
Engine
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
6CTAA-C215
Model
Caterpillar 3116 DITA
6CTAA-C215
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Cummins
Engine Make
Caterpillar Inc
Cummins
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
Engine Type
4-stroke turbocharged diesel
4-stroke, water-cooled, direct-injection diesel
Gross Power
156 HP
160 HP
Gross Power
156 HP
160 HP
Net Power
149 HP
165 HP
Net Power
149 HP
165 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
215 HP
Engine Power
209 HP
215 HP
Engine Displacement
10500 L
8300 L
Engine Displacement
10500 L
8300 L
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Number Of Cylinders
6 nos
6 nos
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Rated RPM
2200 rpm
2200 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Aspiration
Turbocharged & Aftercooled
Turbocharged with intercooler
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS-III
Emission Standard
Pre-Tier
BS-III
Max Torque
950 Nm
980 Nm
Max Torque
950 Nm
980 Nm
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power Train
Transmission Type
Powershift
Power shift transmission
Transmission Type
Powershift
Power shift transmission
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Single-stage, three-element torque converter
Torque Converter Type
Single-stage torque converter
Single-stage, three-element torque converter
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Gear Box Type
Countershaft powershift
4 Forward / 3 Reverse
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited slip differential
Differential Type
Limited-slip differential
Limited slip differential
Hydraulic System
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load sensing hydraulic system
System Type
Load-sensing hydraulic
Load sensing hydraulic system
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear pump
Pump Type
Variable displacement piston pump
Gear pump
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
270 L/min
Max Pump Flow
230 L/min
270 L/min
System Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
System Pressure
250 bar
280 bar
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
270 L/min
Implement Maximum Flow
151 L/min
270 L/min
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
280 bar
Implement Operating Pressure
240 bar
280 bar
Brakes & Steering
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Service Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Parking Brake Type
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Spring-applied hydraulic release
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Type
Articulated hydraulic steering
Fully hydraulic articulated steering
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Steering Angle
40 deg
38 deg
Axle & Final Drive
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty rigid planetary axle
Front Axle Type
Fixed heavy-duty axle
Heavy-duty rigid planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating planetary axle
Rear Axle Type
Oscillating axle
Oscillating planetary axle
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
24 deg
Oscillation Angle
13 deg
24 deg
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Final Drive Type
Planetary reduction
Planetary reduction
Speed
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
44 km/h
Top Forward Speed
34 km/h
44 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
28 km/h
Top Reverse Speed
27 km/h
28 km/h
Dimensions
Overall Length
8300 mm
8150 mm
Overall Length
8300 mm
8150 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3000 mm
Overall Width
2740 mm
3000 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3450 mm
Overall Height
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Cab
3380 mm
3450 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3550 mm
Height Over Exhaust
3500 mm
3550 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3250 mm
Wheel Base
3350 mm
3250 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Minimum Ground Clearance
450 mm
450 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3000 mm
Width Over Tyres
2740 mm
3000 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2250 mm
Wheel Tread
2150 mm
2250 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
6100 mm
6200 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6800 mm
Turning Radius Over Bucket
6700 mm
6800 mm
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5-25
Tyre Size
23.5 - 25
23.5-25
Performance
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Capacity
3.5 Cu.m
3 Cu.m
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Bucket Width
2900 mm
3000 mm
Payload
10000 kg
5000 kg
Payload
10000 kg
5000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
11000 kg
Static Tipping Load
13700 kg
11000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
10000 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
11500 kg
10000 kg
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
165 kN
Max Breakout Force
150 kN
165 kN
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dump Height
3200 mm
3100 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1150 mm
Dumping Reach
1100 mm
1150 mm
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Max Dump Angle
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Ground)
40 deg
40 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Carry)
45 deg
45 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Bucket Rollback Angle (Full Height)
55 deg
55 deg
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
3950 mm
Max Hinge Pin Height
4200 mm
3950 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
110 mm
Max Digging Depth
120 mm
110 mm
Service Refill Capacities
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3
Bucket Capacity
3.5
3
Bucket Width
2900
3000
Bucket Width
2900
3000
Cabin & Controls
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
ROPS & FOPS Cabin
Yes
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
AC Cabin
No
Yes
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital instrument cluster
Display Type
Analog gauges
Digital instrument cluster
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air suspension operator seat
Seat Type
Suspension operator seat
Air suspension operator seat
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Joystick Controls
No
Yes
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)
Noise Level
80 db(A)
75 db(A)
Electrical System
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
Battery
24 V/Ah
24 V / 150 Ah V/Ah
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Alternator Output
70 A
90 A
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Lighting Type
Halogen
LED
Additional Features
Auto Idle
No
No
Auto Idle
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
Eco Mode
No
No
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
GPS & Telematics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Remote Diagnostics
No
Yes
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
Warranty
2000 Hours
2000 Hours
CAT 960F
Pros
- Around 200 HP engine, suitable for quarry, mining, and construction loading work.
- 3.5 m³ bucket allows loading trucks quickly and moving bulk materials efficiently.
- Can lift up to ~10 tons, useful for heavy materials like gravel, sand, and ore.
ACE ALN 500
Pros
- 215 HP engine delivers strong performance for quarry, mining, and infrastructure projects.
- 3.0 m³ bucket improves productivity in aggregate and material loading.
- 16-ton machine offers good stability during heavy loading tasks.
